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PRIDE OF THE TYNE


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PRIDE OF THE TYNE

Pride of the Tyne seen here plying her trade between North and South Shields, Port of Tyne (North East England) on 8th October 2008.

The Pride of The Tyne was built by Swan Hunters in nearby Wallsend, and was one of the last vessels built before the yard closed and cost £1.5 million. 1993-07 Swan Hunter Shpbldng. & Eng. Group Ltd. - Wallsend Yard/hull No.: 140

Length Overall 25.500
Length (BP) 24.000
Breadth Extreme 9.000
Breadth Moulded 8.500
Draught 1.900
Depth 3.100
Gross 222
Net 100
Deadweight 46
Formula Deadweight 279
Owner and Operator - Nexus
2 oil engines gearing integral to
Total Power: Mcr 220kW (300hp), Csr 440kW (598hp)
Service Speed: 8.50kts




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